Old and single-cut diamonds, platinum and 18k gold (French marks), 1930s, signed Ghiso

Diamonds: for an approximate total weight of 11.00 - 13.00 carats

Size/Dimensions: 19.0 cm long
Gross weight: 44.2 grams

Christie's, New York, December 2018, sale number 16332, lot 121

At the end of 19th century, a member of the Ghiso family emigrated from Italy to Buenos Aires, Argentina to establish a jewellery salon. The salon quickly became the premier destination for jewellery shopping in the capital city. Following this early success, Ghiso’s two sons opened locations in Paris and New York City.

The firm employed skillfull designers and artisans who also worked at prominent Parisian jewellery houses of the time. The high craftsmanship present in their jewellery strongly shows in this bracelet and its incredible flexibility making it feel like a smooth and soft piece of fabric. Ghiso crafted fashionable styles which were largely exported and sold in their Buenos Aires and New York stores. Although the Paris and New York stores closed in the late 1930s and 1940s, the flagship store in Buenos Aires remained open until the 1960s.